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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.27, 334.78 and 86.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.27, 334.78 and 86.22 is: 129.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.27 : 334.78 = 86.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.27/334.78 = 86.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.27x = 334.78 × 86.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.27x = 28,864.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,864.73/223.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.28

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